{"product_id":"wisdom-at-a-cost-a-story-of-survival-strength-and-leadership-paperback","title":"Wisdom At A Cost: A Story of Survival, Strength, and Leadership - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeg Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eJohn Mathews\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you go from homeless and broken to leading thousands through disaster?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Mathews' story is raw, gripping, and unforgettable. From childhood abuse and homelessness to years lost in struggle, his path seemed destined for failure. Yet, through resilience and grit, he fought his way back. First, as Assistant Mayor of Emergency Services, where he helped lead the response to one of Tennessee's most significant natural disasters, and later as Vice President of Operations for a multimillion-dollar company. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis isn't a self-help book. It's a raw and honest memoir about survival, redemption, and the true cost of transformation. Along the way, Mathews reveals how pain can become a source of purpose, how tough moments reveal true leaders, and how anyone can find the strength to rise again.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Readers Are Saying: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A must read for anyone.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Relatable and inspiring.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Impossible to put down.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever faced adversity, doubted your own strength, or wondered if change is possible, this memoir will stay with you long after the last page. More than a story of addiction or survival, it is a testament to courage, resilience, and the power of second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48028904489181,"sku":"9798870950051","price":30.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/HvtUPbToby9798870950051.webp?v=1782932538","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/wisdom-at-a-cost-a-story-of-survival-strength-and-leadership-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}